"When we put 'Cops' on and 'America's Most Wanted,' we were spending $135,000 in a half hour," says Jamie Kellner, CEO of Turner Broadcasting System. ... One can see on any of the reality shows that many of the stereo-typical characters such as the blond bombshell, the stud, the leader the follower and the ethnic minority etc.. ...

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Some steps have been taken to help stop the problem of children being influenced by violent programming, such attempts are the V-chip which allows parents to block unwanted programs and the rating system that lets parents know what age group programs are aimed at. ...

• Word Count: 1966
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• Grade Level: High School